SOLUTION: I need help I have a square that is divided into 4 triangles one in each corner the triangles measure 12inches on each side and 17inches at the base I need to know the total area t

Question 362722: I need help I have a square that is divided into 4 triangles one in each corner the triangles measure 12inches on each side and 17inches at the base I need to know the total area those 4 triangles make up.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help I have a square that is divided into 4 triangles one in each
corner the triangles measure 12inches on each side and 17inches at the
base I need to know the total area those 4 triangles make up.
:
Wouldn't it just be the area of the square, 17^2 = 289 sq/inches
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